[To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-I, Section-I]

Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi

Public Notice No. 36/2025-26
Dated: 10^th December, 2025

Subject: List of empanelled Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) and inclusion of approvals granted in the 27^th Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) Meeting in terms of Para 2.52 (c) of HBP 2023 in Appendix-2G - Reg.

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) hereby issues this Public Notice incorporating:

(a) Approvals granted in the 27^th Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) Meeting held on 25^th June, 2025, and

(b) The revised format of Appendix-2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023 and the updated list of all empanelled Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs), in terms of Para 2.52 (c) of Handbook of Procedure (HBP), 2023.

2. Part A - Approvals of the 27th IMC Meeting (25.06.2025)

New PSIAs Enlisted (under Para 2.52(c) of HBP, 2023)

Existing PSIAs allowed Addition of Instruments: The following 11 existing Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies have been allowed, as per their requests, to add additional instruments to their existing list of approved instruments, as reflected in this Public Notice. The approvals have been granted after consideration of the applications in the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC), based on the comments and recommendations received from AERB.

3. The details of the instruments for the agencies mentioned in Para 2 above are provided at Annexure-A. In accordance with the provisions of Para 2.52 (c) of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023, the agencies listed at Para 2 above are hereby recognized for the issuance of Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates (PSIC), online through DGFT Portal, with effect from the date of publication of this Public Notice.

4. However, the aforementioned agencies mentioned above shall ensure the fulfillment of the following conditions:

i. All PSIAs shall maintain valid calibration certificates for their instruments at all times;

ii. Provision of a valid Bank Guarantee;

iii. Update mapping of equipment vis-a-vis their areas of operation, on the DGFT Portal, if required; and

iv. A registered office and operational bank account in nationalized bank in India. Details to be shared with PSIA Cell, DGFT.

5. Change in Head Office Address: As per the request from the PSIA, the Head Office address has been amended as detailed below:

6. Part B -List of Empanelled Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) (Under Appendix-2G of Foreign Trade Policy, 2023): The format of Appendix-2G has been revised and updated to incorporate all approvals and changes till date, including new recognitions and additions of instruments or area of operation for existing PSIAs. The updated Appendix-2G, reflecting these revisions, is placed at Annexure-B. The area/region of operation for each PSIA shall be as indicated on the DGFT website at: https://www.dqft.gov.in → Services → Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA). Any subsequent updates on the website shall be deemed to form part of Appendix-2G, in terms of Para 2.52 (g) of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023.

7. It is further reiterated that all Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) are required to maintain their calibration certificates in a valid and updated condition at all times. The validity of the PSIA approval granted under this Public Notice shall remain in effect for a period of three (3) years, or until such time as may be notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), whichever is earlier.

8. In line with the decisions taken during the 27^th IMC Meeting, the Committee has approved both instruments i.e., Handheld Radiation Survey Meter and Radionuclide Identifier (Spectrometer) as valid parameters for allotment of countries/areas of operation. Accordingly, all PSIAs are required to update the mapping of their operational areas/countries with the approved Handheld Radiation Survey Meter and Radionuclide Identifier (Spectrometer) as per their physical presence on the DGFT Portal.

Effect of this Public Notice:

This Public Notice revises the format of Appendix-2G and consolidates all approvals and updates relating to the enlistment and operation of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) under Appendix-2G of FTP, 2023. It incorporates the approvals granted in the 27^th IMC Meeting held on 25.06.2025, including 2 new enlistments, 11 approvals for addition of instruments, and 1 change in head office address. The directions of the Hon'ble Courts in the related writ and contempt proceedings have also been duly complied with.

(Ajay Bhadoo)
Addl. Secretary to the Government of India
& Director General of Foreign Trade
Email: dgft@nic.in

(Issued from File No.: 01/89/180/13/PSIA/AM-25/PC-2(A)-Part(1)/E-43444)

Annexure-B

APPENDIX-2G

LIST OF INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION AGENCIES 

The PSIA shall be recognized for a period of three years from the date of issue of the Public Notice by which they were recognized, or for the period specifically mentioned against it as mentioned in column 6 below.

2. The area/region of operation for each PSIA shall be as indicated on the DGFT website, and any changes or updates thereto shall be deemed to form part of this Appendix.